Summer Vodka Drinks

15 Best Summer Vodka Drinks

When the sun is high in the sky, and the summer heat beats down on us, a refreshing summer drink is always a great idea. Whether you’re throwing a pool party or an al fresco dinner party, keeping you and your guests cool with refreshing summer vodka drinks will keep the party going.

From classic cocktails to seasonal drinks with summery ingredients and a tropical twist, here’s our roundup of the best vodka cocktails to enjoy this summer…

Key Takeaways

  • There are myriad vodka drink recipes to choose from, but the use of summer berries is always popular when the temperatures rise.
  • For light summery cocktails, look for recipes with fresh strawberries, fresh herbs, and fresh mint.
  • Summer’s just around the corner, so consider restocking your home bar now and experimenting before the pool-party season gets in full swing.
  • Remember to drink responsibly and have a great summer enjoying refreshing vodka cocktails.
Summer Vodka Drinks

Summer Vodka Cocktails

Summer Pineapple Cooler

Recipe by Grey Goose

Summer Pineapple Cooler

Nothing screams ‘summer’ like the combination of coconut and pineapple, and when you add in a measure of Grey Goose vodka, you have a recipe for making some great summer vodka drinks.

You’ll need some coconut water, simple syrup, and pineapple juice to build the refreshing drink and grab pineapple chunks and sprigs of rosemary for fashioning your summery garnish.

Vodka Soda

Recipe by Liquor.com

Vodka Soda

With its simplicity and low-calorie count, vodka soda may be the best cocktail to enjoy at the start of the summer. They can help you keep yourself beach-body ready as part of a balanced diet, and then when it’s vacation time, you can throw a bit more caution to the wind.

They are easily made by adding vodka, club soda, and a squeeze of lemon juice to an ice-filled Collins glass and garnishing with a wedge of lemon or lime.

Grapefruit-Rosemary Moscow Mule

Recipe by Domesticate Me

For a summer-y version of a classic Moscow mule, you can work in some summer fruits and change up the traditional garnish. In this Moscow mule recipe, you’ll need pink grapefruit juice for the summery vibes and a sprig of rosemary instead of fresh mint for the garnish.

In addition to those, and the vodka, of course, also grab some lime juice and ginger beer. Add the vodka, grapefruit juice, lime juice, and ginger beer to an ice-filled tall glass, give it a stir, and affix the garnish.

Vodka Margarita

Recipe by Bake It With Love

Vodka Margarita

Daisies’ are a family of cocktails that include a base spirit, a liqueur, and some citrus juice, and ‘margarita’ is Spanish for ‘daisy.’ While a traditional margarita uses tequila as its base spirit, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that you’ll be switching that for vodka in this recipe.

To make this margarita, in addition to the vodka, you’ll need triple sec, simple syrup, and some fresh lime juice. And don’t forget the lime wedges and margarita salt for rimming your glasses.

Vodka Lemonade

Recipe by Food Network

Vodka Lemonade

Making a pitcher full of vodka lemonade is relatively easy, and it’s among the most refreshing vodka cocktails to enjoy in the summer. The ingredients are all very basic and easy to source; you’ll need sugar, lemons, water, vodka, and a decent supply of ice cubes.

First, you will make the lemonade by cooking down the sugar and lemons in the water. Then you can spike this lemonade. It’s the perfect summer vodka cocktail to make in advance and refrigerate. Then you can serve your guests as they arrive.

Vodka Sour

Recipe by A Communal Table

Vodka Sour

Fans of simple summer vodka cocktails should definitely give the vodka sour a try. You just need to add vodka, fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup to your ice-filled cocktail shaker. Then give it a vigorous shake, and strain over ice into a rocks glass.

Pink Vodka Cocktail

Recipe by This Worthey Life

The combination of gin and vodka alongside the summery flavors of grapefruit bitters, raspberry syrup, lime, and grapefruit juices, and sweet cherry-infused maraschino liqueur makes for a great refreshing summer cocktail to sip all summer long. 

Mix the spirits together with the rest of the ingredients in a mixing glass and stir well before serving, garnished with a slice of lime.

Vodka Tonic

Recipe by Delish

Vodka Tonic

If simplicity is a factor for you in finding your best summer vodka drinks, they don’t come much simpler to make than a vodka tonic. But they’re not just simple to make. They are also very refreshing, tasty, and low in calories. 

The key to a perfect cocktail is finding the perfect ratio of vodka to tonic water. Try two ounces of vodka mixed with five ounces of tonic water as a starter, and then adjust to taste. Don’t forget to use plenty of ice, and add a lemon or lime slice as a garnish.

Pineapple Vodka Cocktail

Recipe by Sugar And Charm

Pineapple Vodka Cocktail

To mix up a basic pineapple vodka cocktail, you just need two ingredients, and there’s no prize for guessing what those are. Add them to a cocktail shaker with ice, and shake well to chill before serving.

If you want a sweeter version, you can add in a little simple syrup, or for a tarter version, add in a splash of lime juice. For a bit more color and a splash of pomegranate, add a couple of drops of grenadine.

Vodka Cranberry Cocktail

Recipe by A Couple Cooks

Vodka Cranberry Cocktail

Another simple summery concoction, and a healthy one at that, the vodka cranberry cocktail only contains around 100 calories per serving. Choose a healthier unsweetened cranberry juice to mix with your vodka of choice, and you can add either simple syrup or smoky maple syrup to sweeten.

Grab your glass and fill it with crushed ice, then add in the spirit and cranberry juice, and sweetener if using. Drop a little freshly squeezed lime juice on top, and garnish with a lime wedge.

Summer Drinks with Flavored Vodka

White Cosmo Cocktail

Recipe by The Spruce Eats

White Cosmo Cocktail

Eye-catching, delicious, and refreshing, this summer vodka cocktail will wow your guests before they even take a sip. The trick to keeping the color white is to switch the standard red cranberry juice for a white version. 

You’ll also be swapping out the Cointreau in a classic cosmopolitan for elderflower liqueur for a lighter flavor. Also, grab some freshly squeezed lemon juice, and using a flavored vodka, such as Belvedere Citrus, will really enhance the summer flavors.

Pear Pie Sparkler

Recipe by Vine Pair

Pear Pie Sparkler

Flavored vodkas are a great addition to your home bar if you’re planning to serve up some delicious summer cocktails over the coming months. And the light pear notes in SKYY Infusions Bartlett Pear make for a delightfully refreshing cocktail.

To make a fruity pear pie sparkler, you’ll need one that’s pear flavored, and you’ll also need half a lime, some simple syrup, tonic water, and some cinnamon and sugar for rimming the glasses. Juice half a lime, add it to a glass with the vodka and syrup and top up with the tonic.

Strawberries and Cream Whipped Vodka Cocktail

Recipe by Trop Rockin

Strawberries and Cream Whipped Vodka Cocktail

Perhaps the perfect summer vodka cocktail to enjoy whilst watching the Wimbledon Championships. The annual summer tennis event at London’s All England Club is intrinsically linked with fresh strawberries and cream, and when you add strawberry-flavored vodka into the mix, you get delicious strawberry and cream cocktails.

To make them, you’ll need some strawberry and some whipped cream-flavored vodkas. To make the summery cocktail, add an ounce and a half of each vodka to a cocktail shaker with some heavy cream and ice. After shaking, strain into your serving glass and float a scoop of strawberry ice cream on top. Decadent and delicious!

Sparkling Raspberry Martini

Recipe by System of a Brown

Sparkling Raspberry Martini

Cocktails made with seasonal ingredients are always a hit, and when it’s time to start making summer vodka cocktails, fresh berries are ideal for hot summer days. The sweet berries needed for these summer vodka cocktails are obviously raspberries, and you’ll also need some raspberry vodka.

Once you have your ingredients, combine vodka, raspberry syrup, and ice in a cocktail shaker with fresh raspberries and white sugar. After shaking, add in some Prosecco, but do not shake again! Just strain into martini glasses and serve.

Hippie Juice

Recipe by Sugar And Soul

Hippie Juice

It may be almost fifty years since the Summer of Love, but you can still enjoy a hippie juice summer cocktail whenever you like. This summer drink is made using watermelon vodka, coconut rum, triple sec, and peach schnapps, and you’ll also need some pink lemonade mix, a lemon, a handful of ripe strawberries, and a hunk of watermelon.

This easy cocktail comes together by mixing everything in a large pitcher and refrigerating it for a few hours before serving. If you enjoy a sweet-tart taste, you can add in extra fresh lemon juice.

FAQs

What is the best-mixed drink with vodka?

While it’s a matter of taste, the best vodka cocktails to enjoy in the summer are the ones with refreshing ingredients like summer berries and mint.

Can you drink vodka in the summer?

You are free to enjoy all the above cocktail recipes in the summer, but you can also enjoy them at any other time of year too.

What is the most popular drink with vodka?

The simple vodka cocktail recipes are often the most popular – vodka soda or tonic and vodka sour.

What can I mix with vodka for no hangover?

The best way to try to avoid a hangover is to mix your vodka with different water options, such as club soda/soda water/sparkling water.

Summer Vodka Drinks

  • Summer Pineapple Cooler
  • Vodka Soda
  • Grapefruit-Rosemary Moscow Mule
  • Vodka Margarita
  • Vodka Lemonade
  • Vodka Sour
  • Pink Vodka Cocktail
  • Vodka Tonic
  • Pineapple Vodka Cocktail
  • Vodka Cranberry Cocktail
  • White Cosmo Cocktail
  • Pear Pie Sparkler
  • Strawberries and Cream Whipped Vodka Cocktail
  • Sparkling Raspberry Martini
  • Hippie Juice
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